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Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro vs Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50

The Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro runs a 384×288 core at 17 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Trail 3 LRF XQ50 runs 384×288 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. The Trail 3 LRF XQ50 is lighter by 5.3 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,700 and ~$3,200.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro384×288 · 17 µm · 50 mm

113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50384×288 · 17 µm · 50 mm

113 m make out detail184 m tell what it is735 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Spec	PulsarPulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro	PulsarPulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50
Published
Sensor	384×288	384×288
Pixel pitch	17 µm	17 µm
NETD	<25 mK	<25 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	50 mm	50 mm
Base magnification	3×	3.5×
Digital zoom	up to 12×	up to 14×
Field of view	7.5° horizontal	7.5° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	1920x1080 AMOLED
Claimed detection	1,800 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	deer	deer
Run time	10 h	12 h
Battery type	Internal + removable	Removable pack
Weight	34.2 oz	28.9 oz
Length	16.5″	10.7″
Laser rangefinder	Yes	Yes
Ballistic calculator	Yes	Yes
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IPX7	IP67
Warranty	3 years (5 with registration)	3 years (5 with registration)
Approx. price	~$3,700	~$3,200
Derived here
IFOV	0.340 mrad	0.340 mrad
Est. detection	735 m	735 m
Est. recognition	184 m	184 m
Est. identification	113 m	113 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.4×	2.4×
Derived field of view	7.5°	7.5°
Pixels per degree	51.4	51.4
Where to buy	Amazon →	Amazon →

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.